Project Description 

• Grow a drove of pigs to primarily sell for cash flow to offset expenses elsewhere. Also possible source of meat for the children.

Cost 

• Shelter to house 50 pigs: $4,000 - $5,000 (COMPLETED June 2021)

  • Wood, concrete, feed/water troughs

• Piglet: $70 each (9 piglets bought thus far)

Rationale for Funding

• Market analysis by Ugandans indicates a high demand for pork in Uganda and a potential for high return on investment

• A sow gives birth at least twice a year, with each litter containing 10-15 piglets.

• A 3 month old piglet in Uganda is worth ~$70, with fully grown sows/boars worth ~$400.

• Project can self sustain itself (piglets from the litter can be sold for food for the rest of the drove in a manner that still allows the drove to increase)

• Current volunteer already has demonstrated experience starting a piggery and wants to help Nyayo build and manage another piggery